Overview
- His lawyer said he was freed Saturday on two billion tomans bail (about $12,600) and retrieved his personal items.
- State media and the rights group Hengaw also reported the release, updating earlier claims that his execution was imminent.
- Officials deny any death sentence and cite charges of assembly and collusion against internal security plus propaganda activities, offenses that carry prison terms.
- The judiciary says the case continues under investigation, as Soltani’s detention in Karaj — reportedly including Ghezel Hesar prison — drew scrutiny over conditions.
- International focus intensified after US warnings against executing protesters, while rights groups report thousands killed during the unrest, figures disputed by Tehran.